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PSPkiller · 24/04/2010 02:38 AM

Does anyone know where I'de be able to buy USB Drives in bulk? The cheaper the better.

Reason is that I keep losing them. Yes I've tried using visually loud ones so I'm more likely to notice that I've left it plugged into a computer but that didn't work. I've tried attaching them to my keys and my wallet. Both ended up with the same outcome. Either forgetting my keys/wallet complete with drive or just snapping the usb drive in two because of the weight.

Obviusly I've learnt by now not to keep anything important on my USB drives but I've obviosuly not learnt to stop losing them.

I'm not helped by the fact that school have just invested (read: wasted) a load of money on new computers. The base unit is kept behind the monitor on the desk. This means that I have to reach behind the monitor to plug in the drive. It also means I can't see the drive as a reminder to take it with me. The admins (hah!) have also disabled My Computer so I can't see it in there. You can open My Computer but it just shows an empty screen. To access a USB drive you have o open Word/Excel/Whatever program corresponds to the document you're trying to open, open the "Open" dialogue, then type "D:/" into the file name box. (They've removed the CD drives to stop us playing with Live CD's)

Well I've gone off on a bit of a rant there and lost the original question. What was it again?

Oh yeah. Where can I buy fudgeloads of cheap-donkey USB drives?

ZiNgA BuRgA · 24/04/2010 03:02 AM

You'll probably just have to buy them as you would normally. I doubt you could buy them wholesale, but eh, maybe there's some store which will do specials for bulk purchases...
How big do you need? 1GB sticks are pretty cheap...

Would suggested USB HDDs, but they probably don't help.
Alternatively, tie a string to your hand/neck - fairly sure you won't forget with that...

PSPkiller · 24/04/2010 03:23 AM

My dad has suggested the string technique. Sounds like it could work. He aslo suggestred getting hold of a brightly coloured USB extention lead so that the drive is always in sight. Why does all computer hardware have to be black or beige? eBay don't seem to have any brightly coloured leads.

Leaving me with string...

S7* · 24/04/2010 04:10 AM

Check out these distinct USB drives from Japan! http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/search3.html?q=...rder=score

Kana · 24/04/2010 04:17 AM

i say hook em up with your keys or something.
i leave mine in my wallet ^^

ZiNgA BuRgA · 24/04/2010 05:22 AM

(24/04/2010 04:10 AM)S7* Wrote: Check out these distinct USB drives from Japan! http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/search3.html?q=...rder=score

Win

"I thought I told you not to bring food into the computer labs!

Oh..."

SchmilK · 24/04/2010 05:25 AM

Google you don't
assume I do

http://www.usbmemorysticks.net/bulk-flash-drives

[Image: usb-flash-drives-metal-usb-flash-c-21_38.html?ref=16]

the bracelet one is pretty sweet! Like tying a string to your finger but the opposite

SkyDX · 24/04/2010 05:34 AM

Another idea: Get a 1-2m USB extension cable, leave the USB drive in your pocket/jacket whatever and just plug in the cable.

PSPkiller · 24/04/2010 05:58 AM

(24/04/2010 05:25 AM)SchmilK Wrote: Google you don't
assume I do

http://www.usbmemorysticks.net/bulk-flash-drives

the bracelet one is pretty sweet! Like tying a string to your finger but the opposite

I had a quick poke on eBay but nothing really jumped out at me.

As for your finds, I shall look into them.

Vegetano1 · 24/04/2010 10:37 AM

or buy a very $$$ usb drive! 1 you don't want to loose.

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